Alzheimer's Care Tips: Travel Tips in Tulsa
As a trusted local resource for Alzheimer's care, Visiting Angels® Tulsa OK is frequently asked questions concerning the care and safekeeping of seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's. Some questions we hear often revolve around the ability to travel with a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease. Annual vacations or trips to visit loved ones are a tradition in many families. It is understandable you would want to preserve these traditions for as long as possible.
When considering whether to travel with your diagnosed loved one, the Alzheimer's care professionals from Visiting Angels Tulsa encourage you to think about the following: Does your loved one frequently wander? Is falling a big concern for your family member? Does your loved one have mood swings which include aggression? Is your family member delusional? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you may consider leaving your loved one in the care of a trusted Alzheimer's care professional such as Visiting Angels Tulsa.
Practical Advice for Traveling with Your Loved One With Alzheimer's
If you and your loved one have made the decision to travel together, Visiting Angels Tulsa has put together the following list of suggestions for Alzheimer's care while traveling:
- Make sure your loved one is wearing an identification bracelet so emergency contacts can be reached if you become separated.
- Keep important documents such as legal paperwork, emergency contacts, medications and doses, and your travel itinerary handy.
- Allow extra time so your loved one can get acclimated to new surroundings and to help minimize stress.
- Try to keep routines such as mealtime and bedtimes consistent and bring familiar items such as pillow, blanket, and favorite pajamas.
- Carry a bag with snacks, water, a change of clothes, and activities to occupy your loved one.
- Change of scenery or stress can cause wandering so be sure to stay with your loved one at all times.
Alzheimer's Care from Visiting Angels Tulsa
If you and your loved one are traveling to the Tulsa OK area, you can consider Alzheimer's care from Visiting Angels Tulsa as additional support for your loved one. We offer temporary assistance and can provide you with respite while on your trip. If your loved one lives in our area and you need to travel without them, Alzheimer's care from Visiting Angels Tulsa is available 24 hours a day to care for your loved one while you are away.
Contact Visiting Angels Tulsa today to learn more about our Alzheimer's care services.